Palace on Wheels Train

Travelogy India, GSA (General Sales Agent) of Palace on Wheels train and recognized by Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India.

Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation along with the Indian Railways, introduced the first luxury train of India in 1982, called the Palace on Wheels. The train is inspired by the personal carriages of former Maharajas, Nizams and Viceroys of India and takes you to the past ages of Indian royalty. This royal like train was awarded as the World’s 4th Best Luxury Train in the year 2010 for it offers an outstanding and authentic tour.

Palace on Wheels offers gorgeous accommodations, fantastic foods on board, marvelous tours, entrance fees to the touristic attractions, comfortable transfers from the train stations to the attractions sites and back, amazing lunch or dinner in the visiting cities and a personal butler that will take care of every need during the entire trip, all of this is included in Palace on Wheels train package.

Palace on Wheels journey through the pages of history shall begin on Wednesday – the day of the week when the train officially runs. On the beginning of the day, we shall welcome you aboard with true and ethnic Rajasthani welcome and a warm drink. On boarding the train, enjoy the beauty of the train from inside and feel like a Royal yourself!

16:00 Hrs : Reporting at Safdarjung Railway Station and check in process

Journey towards Jaipur – The Pink City of Rajasthan is overnight. The second day of the tour shall see you stepping down in Jaipur. Established by Maharajah Sawai Jai Singh II, it is one of the most beautiful cities of Rajasthan. So, soon after you finish your breakfast on board, we will take you around Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, City Palace. Dinner shall be served on board.

On the 3rd day of the travel we shall reach Sawai Madhopur which is famous for Ranthambore National Park. It was founded by Maharajah Sawai Madho Singh I. It is also considered one of the best place in India to see tigers! Chittorgarh is our next destination! Chittorgarh is a place where history resounds itself. Chittorgarh is famous for its Fort which is the largest in India.

One of the most enduring places in Rajasthan is Udaipur – with lakes all around! It’s a place which reminisces the Mewar history in the form of its Historical Buildings. See here Jag Niwas Palace or the Lake Palace.

02:00 Hrs : Departure from Chittorgarh 07:00 Hrs : Train arrive the city of lakes, Udaipur.07:30 Hrs : Enjoy your delicious breakfast onboard the train09:00 Hrs : Go for off-train excursion tours in the city such as Saheliyon Ki Bari, shopping, City Palace & Crystal Gallery13:30 Hrs : Enjoy your royal lunch at Fateh Prakash Hotel14:00 Hrs : Boat ride in Lake Pichola will add charm to the tour and enjoy tea at Jagmandir Palace15:30 Hrs : Back to the railway station15:30 Hrs : Evening tea along with refreshments will be served onboard the train during the journey to Jaisalmer16:00 hrs : Dinner aboard Palace on Wheels and continue your journey to the next destination, Jaisalmer

Day 5 :Jaisalmer (The Golden City)

Jaisalmer (The Land of Forts and Havelis) is where sand dance to the waves of winds and yellow sand-stone forts. Established by Maharana Rawal Jaisal; this city boasts of the royalty of northern India. Jaisalmer city hosts an annual Desert Festival which attracts many tourists every year.

07:30 Hrs : Start your day with an onboard breakfast09:00 Hrs : Luxury train arrive at the Jaisalmer09:30 Hrs : Go for Sighseeing in the city of Jaisalmer. Take a tour of Gadsisar Lake, Jaisalmer Fort, Patwon ki Haveli, Nathmal ji ki Havelies and City Walk13:30 Hrs : Enjoy your lunch onboard the train16:00 Hrs : Tea and refreshments in Jaisalmer, departs for Sam sand dunes and a camel ride19:00 Hrs : Return back to the train19:45 Hrs : Enjoy Colorful cultural program at hotel Gaurbandh Palace and dinner onboard23:45 Hrs : Train proceeds to the next destination Jodhpur

Day 6 :Jodhpur (The Blue City)

Next destination on Palace on Wheels is Jodhpur – the land of the Sun! Enclosed in high walls of fort – its famous for its summers and Umaid Palace – the Royal Residence of present Prince of Rajasthan.

Bharatpur is where the Keoladeo Ghana National Park is located. Home to over 230 species of migratory birds including rare Siberian Crane, it is considered UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE. We shall move on from here to Agra – to see the TAJ MAHAL – one of the SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD. On reaching here immerse yourself in the beauty of this timeless symbol of eternal love.

06:00 Hrs : Arrival at Bharatpur 06:30 Hrs : Bird watching at early morning in Keoladeo Ghana National Park08:45 Hrs : Return back to the train09:00 Hrs : Have your Breakfast onboard the train and Continue your journey to Agra11:00 Hrs : Arrive at Agra Cantt. Railway Station11:00 Hrs : Agra city tour13:30 Hrs : A royal lunch in the train or at one of the finest Clarks Shiraz hotel in Agra15:00 Hrs : A visit to the magnificient Taj Mahal18:00 Hrs : Stroll around the city market for shopping19:30 Hrs : Dinner will be served onboard the train

Day 8 :Delhi (Departure)

Next morning, we will reach Safdarjung Railway Station – your place to leave Palace on Wheels and carry the memories with you……

Delhi - The Memories For A Lifetime Begins02:30 Hours Arrive at the Safdarjung Railway Station06:00 Hours Enjoy breakfast onboard the train07:30 Hours Journey comes to an end